U.S. Pivot

Though a new survey suggests this is the case, a closer look reveals a more complex picture.

The US today could draw some useful lessons for its Asia policy from the administration of President Gerald Ford.

Apathy kills in alliance politics. U.S. allies should begin defending themselves if they want America to defend them.

The rebalance is fundamentally flawed in its execution, but it is not too late to get it right.

If it is to move forward, the US pivot to Asia is going to need a new point person.

Washington is still trying to explain its strategic approach to China.

Could the revitalization of an ancient trade route help ameliorate territorial disputes?

During Obama’s “great reassurance tour” in Asia this week, he should focus on the TPP and the status-quo.

U.S. policy is creating an opening for China in the Middle East, which Beijing is exploiting skillfully.

For the U.S. to sustain its presence in the Asia-Pacific, it will have to take local politics into account.

Plus, can the U.S. build an effective Pacific strategy for the 21st Century? Thursday defense links.

Xi Jinping has used APEC and the East Asia Forum to outline a multipolar vision of the region and the world.

Right now, East Asia looks more appealing to the White House. But what are the true motives?

The TPP talks are critical for both Japan’s future and U.S. Asia policy.

The centerpiece of the U.S. Pivot to the Pacific, the Marines are moving forward.

It seems Mexico has its own idea of a “pivot” to Asia. And its all about growing its economy.

Will the U.S. pivot to Asia help enhance or degrade Taiwan’s security? Our Naval Diplomat weighs in.

Can the Trans-Pacific Partnership overcome challenges and make history?

Elizabeth Economy offers three tips to advance U.S. interests in the bilateral U.S.-China relationship, and in Asia.

That the U.S. may have inadvertently helped convince the leaders of Argentina and Iraq to pursue war…

A noted scholar warns of a China – Japan war with the U.S. being dragged in. Is it possible?

As the U.S. stares down a “fiscal cliff”, some are arguing for an increase in defense spending to support America’s pivot to Asia. It could however create more problems than it solves.

The Diplomat’s Steve Finch reports from Burma on President Barack Obama’s historic visit. Will reforms press forward?

Far from destabilizing Asia, a bolstered U.S. presence softens the instability regional changes create.